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We took a bit of time to explore the rolling prairies of central Minnesota last week, spending much of our time at lovely Glacial Lakes State Park. The park is located in an area known Read More …
Last week’s warm sunny weather was perfect for rambling through central Minnesota farm country and stopping whenever we came across something that caught our eye – like the slowly collapsing remains of this old barn Read More …
We took the long way back to the Twin Cities last Monday, wandering through villages and state parks in central Minnesota. Along the way, we stopped (for the first time ever) at Sibley State Park Read More …
The guide books all warn drivers on Alberta’s Highway 40 (the Kananaskis Trail) to watch for Rocky Mountain Sheep along the side of the road. Fortunately, one doesn’t have to be looking too hard to Read More …
Red Rock Canyon has long been a favorite area for hiking in Waterton Lakes National Park. The trip detailed here occurred in 2014, years before wildfires swept through the park. Today the forest in this Read More …
We stayed two nights in Waterton Lakes National Park, booking accommodations in Waterton at the Bear Mountain Motel. While there is nothing luxurious about it, Bear Mountain is a bargain in the Canadian Rockies. I Read More …
Waterton Lakes National Park is the Canadian portion of the Waterton Lakes-Glacier International Peace Park. It is easy to visit the park as part of a trip to Glacier National Park to the south. I Read More …
When we were in the Apostle Islands for a few days of sailing at the end of August, we spent a night tied up at the dock on Rocky Island. The next morning we awoke Read More …
Spending the night in a marina is like staying in a big, floating campground. It’s a different experience every night as the weather and other occupants change. Some nights will feel like a party, while Read More …
Beauty Creek Trail in Canada’s Jasper National Park offers a short, easy hike along a scenic mountain stream. There’s a waterfall at the end (Stanley Falls), but the walk is worthwhile even if you don’t Read More …